Top Rankings
Scappoose SD 1j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,227 students in Scappoose SD 1j School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
51爆料s in Scappoose SD 1j School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,302 Schools
# Students
2,227 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scappoose SD 1j School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 187 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
78%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,793 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,279. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,092 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,793
$18,279
Spending / Student
$12,092
$19,325
Best Scappoose SD 1j School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Columbia Family School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34555 Berg Rd
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Grant Watts Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52000 Se Third Pl
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8002
Gr: K-3 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Sauvie Island School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14445 Nw Charlton Rd
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 621-3426
Portland, OR 97231
(503) 621-3426
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Scappoose Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33589 High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8000
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Scappoose Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52265 Columbia River Hwy
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8004
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8004
Gr: 7-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Otto Petersen Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52050 Se 3rd St
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8003
Gr: 4-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34555 Berg Rd
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 397-2959
Warren, OR 97053
(503) 397-2959
Gr: K-3 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Scappoose High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33700 Se High School Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Scappoose, OR 97056
(971) 200-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scappoose SD 1j School District?
Scappoose SD 1j School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,227 students.
What is the rank of Scappoose SD 1j School District?
Scappoose SD 1j School District is ranked #56 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Scappoose SD 1j School District?
78% of Scappoose SD 1j School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scappoose SD 1j School District?
Scappoose SD 1j School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Scappoose SD 1j School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,092 is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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